Lotion applicator

ABSTRACT

The Lotion Applicator has a removable sponge that stick to the base. This allows the sponge to be rinsed/cleaned without disturbing the base.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The following is a list of U.S. cross-references related to our Lotion Applicator: Application Number Date of Patent Inventor D.29,731 November 1898 Morgan D.250,229 November 1978 Werner D.265,255 June 1982 O'Neil D.271,624 November 1983 Paulson D.272,661 February 1984 Cutler D.289,564 April 1987 Harford D.297,467 August 1988 McCann D.299,558 January 1989 Robison D.299,975 February 1989 Boyer D.300,959 May 1989 Gray D.306,214 February 1990 Delphus D.308,264 May 1990 Redmann et al. D.308,733 June 1990 Damians D.310,270 August 1990 Bacal et al. D.323,038 January 1992 Tarlow D.323,409 January 1992 Giese D.323,568 January 1992 Hackler D.333,191 February 1993 Rainen D.342,342 December 1993 Maglione D.342,583 December 1993 King D.351,483 October 1994 Angeletta D.353,223 December 1994 Moore D.355,726 February 1995 Delmerico D.360,705 July 1995 Martin et al. D.361,128 August 1995 Frizzell D.361,404 August 1995 Haas D.369,882 May 1996 McCarthy D.371,219 June 1996 Bouchez D.387,480 December 1997 Esraelian 455,567 July 1891 Kraft 1,012,653 December 1911 Knickerbocker 1,270,536 June 1918 Maher 3,568,237 March 1971 Rhodes 4,638,521 January 1987 Potente et al. 4,861,180 August 1989 Adams 4,896,984 January 1990 Evans 4,934,011 June 1990 Haug 5,240,339 August 1993 DeForest et al. 5,341,538 August 1994 Banome 5,388,700 February 1995 Per-Lee 5,419,646 May 1995 Taylor

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable

REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Not Applicable

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] This Lotion Applicator is designed to help apply lotion to the back, especially for those hard to reach areas. It is also designed so the sponge can be removed for rinsing/cleaning when needed, and further designed to hang up when done using, i.e., behind the bathroom door, etc. It is primarily used by putting lotion on the sponge then rubbing it on the back, as if it were a bath brush.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0006] List of Figures Brief Description Shows the entire Lotion Applicator invention ready for use - front view with sponge attached. Shows the back side view of the Lotion Applicator invention. Shows the Lotion Applicator without the sponge attached - front view. Shows the backside view of the removable sponge from the Lotion Applicator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] This Lotion Applicator, our new design, is created to help lotion an individual's dry back, especially for those hard to reach areas of the back. Our Lotion Applicator can be used to lotion other parts of the body, based on the need/desire of the individual. The Lotion Applicator's primary purpose/use is for an individual to apply/put lotion on the sponge then rub it on the back, as if it were a bath brush. During the evaluating stage, a brand of lotion with good texture that works well with this Lotion Applicator is called “Suave,” that normally comes in a squeeze bottle.

[0008] After an individual use the Lotion Applicator, they can decide to put away the Lotion Applicator without rinsing it or they can rinse it by pulling the sponge out of the base when needed or based on desire. It is recommended that when rinsing that most of the water hit the front of the sponge (rinse the front side of sponge) and not the backside where the Velcro is stationary. After rinsing is complete the individual should always squeeze the sponge in their hand to drain excess water then return the sponge to the applicator base, which is lined in Velcro, then put away the Lotion Applicator for next time use.

[0009] The Lotion Applicator handle and round base is made out of wood. The length of the handle is measured at 14 inches and the round base is measured at 3 inches with a depth of 0.5 inches with Velcro glued inside. The Lotion Applicator handle is attached to the back of the Lotion Applicator round base by using 2 Phillip screws measured at 0.5 inches long. The screws are positioned at the bottom of the Lotion Applicator handle and in the middle of the Lotion Applicator round base. The top of the Lotion Applicator handle has a hole where the string goes for hanging on door handles, etc. The sponge comes in multicolor and is measured at 3 inches round and a height of 1.5 inches. The sponge type is Hydrohilic. This sponge type allows the lotion to soak in for an even spread of the lotion on the back. 

1. We, Dorothy M. Lottie, U.S.A., Anaheim, Calif. and Frances E. McKenzie, U.S.A., Bellflower, Calif. claim: That this Lotion Applicator is designed to help apply/put lotion on the back. 